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Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 04:46pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,146
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Yeah, I forgot to mention the GREAT partner(s)...

Yeah, I forgot to mention the GREAT partner(s) part. Sorry. :rolleyes: Of course, my assignor would find something to critique. :p
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 04:45pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,982
Posted By bigdogrunnin
That is why an official should ALWAYS show their...

That is why an official should ALWAYS show their count, even if they "start" their count "a little late," or they don't think the count is going to have an impact. No way to fudge the outcome. It...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 04:37pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,101
Posted By bigdogrunnin
A big schedule can wear and tear on you, but I...

A big schedule can wear and tear on you, but I have been off for over a week now, and I am well rested. The games are also spread out across the day, each day. Usually a 2+ hour break in between...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 04:28pm
Replies: 111
Views: 9,438
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Gotta agree with the previous posters. NO WAY am...

Gotta agree with the previous posters. NO WAY am I giving a T for this. I look at Team A coach and say, "Coach, someone has to come off." End of discussion. Team B Coach can yell all he wants. ...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 11:45am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,982
Posted By bigdogrunnin
I would tend to agree with NR. Your count and...

I would tend to agree with NR. Your count and arm swings should always be coordinated. If you start your arm swing late, then you start your count late. Coaches, the good ones anyway, are looking...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 11:37am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,525
Posted By bigdogrunnin
First time tell the player, second time tell the...

First time tell the player, second time tell the speaking captain to take care of it, third time tell the coach. After that, let them line up there, and then call the violation EVERY time!

As for...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 11:34am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,101
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Start tomorrow. Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls...

Start tomorrow. Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls Christmas Classic. 16 Teams in each division. Currently have 10 games in three days, but will probably get 2-3 more. Love every minute I am on the...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 27, 2006, 11:31am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,416
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Had a game early in the year. Var. Girls. I am...

Had a game early in the year. Var. Girls. I am in trail (2-person), and a quick steal by the defense. I am about 6-8 feet onto the floor. The ball goes toward the sideline nearest to me. I am...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 26, 2006, 10:20am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,146
Posted By bigdogrunnin
The perfect game doesn't exist, the great game...

The perfect game doesn't exist, the great game does. Of course, so does the "crappy game." (feel free to fill in appropriate expletives, if necessary) I want to walk out of the gym knowing that I...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 26, 2006, 10:05am
Replies: 64
Views: 6,567
Posted By bigdogrunnin
If the timeout request was made, and all...

If the timeout request was made, and all conditions to LEGALLY request the timeout were present, and the official can verify that the coach of the team in possession of the ball was the person...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 26, 2006, 09:47am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,023
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Thanks Nevada. I know TOO MANY officials who...

Thanks Nevada. I know TOO MANY officials who still get both of these wrong. Of course, I have been on the wrong end of each as well.
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 26, 2006, 09:37am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,164
Posted By bigdogrunnin
I thought they went to 3-person crews in 1983, on...

I thought they went to 3-person crews in 1983, on a permanent basis.
Forum: Basketball Sun Dec 24, 2006, 01:34pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,982
Posted By bigdogrunnin
The play I was talking about was after a made...

The play I was talking about was after a made basket by Tennessee later in the second half. Texas player is going to inbound the ball and has it in his hands. Official starts count. The Texas...
Forum: Basketball Sun Dec 24, 2006, 10:29am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,982
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Saw the play, he made the right call, and it was...

Saw the play, he made the right call, and it was a GREAT call! I don't know of many officials who would have made that call, and wrong though it is, a lot would have reset their count when the new...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 23, 2006, 08:17pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,190
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Seems to me like you did the right thing. If...

Seems to me like you did the right thing. If situations were reversed, the coach would want you to do the same thing. Personally, I would have done the same thing, and then I would come together...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 22, 2006, 10:29am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,856
Posted By bigdogrunnin
TWEET! Second "T"! Me (to the Head Coach): ...

TWEET! Second "T"!

Me (to the Head Coach): "Coach, your coaching box privileges are no longer in effect, and I will need your assistant coach to leave the gymnasium please. Thank you."

JR is...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 05:01pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,821
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Get the "West Point" cut on your pants legs. The...

Get the "West Point" cut on your pants legs. The back of the pants leg will be slightly longer and hang over the back of the shoe, while the front will be slightly shorter and rest on the top of the...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 04:58pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,629
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Since the topic has been opened, had a game once...

Since the topic has been opened, had a game once where we gave SEVEN technical fouls. My partner gave SIX, I gave one.

First one was for dunking before the game.

Next one (#2), player from...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 12:09pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,300
Posted By bigdogrunnin
There is a HIGH SCHOOL in Louisiana (don't...

There is a HIGH SCHOOL in Louisiana (don't remember the name, sorry), that actually has POSTS INSIDE the playing boundaries. You have to avoid the posts while calling and playing the game. Private...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 12:03pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,550
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Expect to lose some games . . . but nothing you...

Expect to lose some games . . . but nothing you can do once you leave the visual confines of the playing area. Have I mentioned "preventative officiating" before? Never mind. ;)
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 11:52am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,861
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Forfeit . . . absolutely the last and final...

Forfeit . . . absolutely the last and final option. The coach finally left, let the kids play. As for bringing up experience vs. inexperience . . . it doesn't matter. An official on the floor, IS...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 11:44am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,075
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Defender created a disadvantage to the offensive...

Defender created a disadvantage to the offensive player. TWEET! Block. JMO. I didn't see the game though.

In reference to this thread though . . . did anyone watch the Oklahoma v. Ohio State...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 11:37am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,156
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Preventative officiating is the key. ALWAYS...

Preventative officiating is the key. ALWAYS count the number of players EACH team has on the floor before putting the ball in play. But . . . CV is right. The responsibility lies with the Head...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 20, 2006, 01:52pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,330
Posted By bigdogrunnin
I love it. It is heavier and bulkier than the...

I love it. It is heavier and bulkier than the Fox 40, but louder and less "airy" sounding. I have used mine all season, and a lot of my co-officials have switched after calling with me.
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 20, 2006, 11:48am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,445
Posted By bigdogrunnin
Same situation last night (twice). JV Boys. ...

Same situation last night (twice). JV Boys. Team A, player A1 is "posting up" and has his arms extended so that the defender (B1) cannot get around him. A2 begins a drive to the basket, and A1...
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